Wells Lake Dam (South)
Key Takeaway
Wells Lake Dam (South) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 64 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04735 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Jackson, William
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wells Lake Dam (South)?
Wells Lake Dam (South) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wells Lake Dam (South)?
Wells Lake Dam (South) is owned by Jackson, William (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wells Lake Dam (South)?
Wells Lake Dam (South) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wells Lake Dam (South)?
Wells Lake Dam (South) has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Wells Lake Dam (South) last inspected?
Wells Lake Dam (South) was last inspected on May 3, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.